Account Executive — Outdoor Advertising

Job overview

The Account Executive role is based in Tuscaloosa, AL, with a combination of office work and field sales; the schedule is Monday–Friday. First-year earning potential is $50,000–$95,000 including commissions, dependent on experience and selling ability. Lamar Advertising connects local businesses and national brands with audiences through outdoor advertising. The account executive develops advertising relationships and grows sales in an assigned territory by prospecting, presenting solutions, managing accounts, and meeting sales objectives. The role also supports community connections through local advertising campaigns.

What you'll do

• Meet sales targets and monitor sales data
• target businesses and visit existing and competitor clients
• identify growth areas and open accounts
• use company tools to find prospects and follow up on leads
• prepare proposals and presentations
• present to clients
• participate in sales meetings and events
• maintain sales plans and client records
• follow up on production orders and resolve issues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

account executive

outdoor advertising

full-time

tuscaloosa al

lamar advertising

territory sales

billboards

client relationships

monday–friday

$50k–$95k first-year potential

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid holidays
• medical plan options
• hospital, critical illness, and accident coverage
• short- and long-term disability
• paid parental leave
• dental and vision insurance
• paid time off
• employee stock purchase plan
• 401(k) with company match
• employer HSA contributions
• wellness rewards
• professional development.

Why this role

Monday–Friday schedule with paid holidays; first-year earning potential includes commissions with no commission cap; travel involving nights away from home is less than 10%.

About the employer

Lamar Advertising Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Advertising Agencies. Sector: 54.